Doctor’s Degrees in Occupational Therapy
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Education Levels of Occupational Therapy Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,993 earned their doctor's degree in occupational therapy. This earns it the #8 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in occupational therapy at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 7,040 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,993 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 793 |
| Associate Degree | 95 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
Earnings of Occupational Therapy Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for occupational therapy majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in occupational therapy. About 90.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 184 |
| Women | 1,809 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of occupational therapy doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 149 |
| Black or African American | 93 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 162 |
| White | 1,354 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 215 |
Most Popular Occupational Therapy Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in occupational therapy. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for occupational therapy students seekinga doctor's degree is University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 185 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from USAHS. About 91% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Creighton University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 8,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,618 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,190 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 119 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Creighton. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Boston U. Of these students, 92% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from USC. About 86% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Mary. Each year, around 3,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,244 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at UMary. Of these students, 80% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Pitt. Of these students, 95% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Midwestern University - Downers Grove is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 2,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Midwestern University - Downers Grove. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Ohio State. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 98% were women.
Huntington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 1,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,856 per year. The occupational therapy program at Huntington University awarded 48 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
University of Central Arkansas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,870 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,063 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from UCA. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 11th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of the Sciences. Roughly 2,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,983 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,168 per year. The occupational therapy program at University of the Sciences awarded 45 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Samuel Merritt University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 2,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,946 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Samuel Merritt University. Of these students, 87% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drake University. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,734 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,738 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Drake. About 93% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Each year, around 3,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,232 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,239 per year. The occupational therapy program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio awarded 44 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 77% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Missouri - Columbia. Roughly 31,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,017 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,950 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at Mizzou. About 88% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northern Arizona University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,381 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,724 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at NAU. Of these students, 86% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for occupational therapy majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is MGH Institute of Health Professions. Each year, around 1,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $77,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $67,680 per year. The occupational therapy program at MGH Institute of Health Professions awarded 41 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 93% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Gannon University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in occupational therapy. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,980 per year. The occupational therapy program at Gannon University awarded 40 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 doctor's degrees were handed out to occupational therapy majors at NUS Florida. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.
Belmont University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in occupational therapy. Each year, around 8,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,300 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 people received their doctor's degree in occupational therapy from Belmont. Of these students, 98% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
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| Physical Therapy | 13,145 |
| Rehabilitation Science | 54 |
| Other Rehabilitation Professions | 31 |
| Rehabilitation Counseling | 19 |
| Art Therapy | 6 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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